Winter Weather Advisory 01/03/2025 01:27 for California, Nevada areas

Headline: 
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 3 at 1:27AM PST until January 3 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Reno NV
Event: 
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
January 3, 2025 - 1:27am
Expires: 
January 3, 2025 - 10:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Snow. Snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches above 7000 feet with 10 to 15 inches along highest mountain peaks west of Highway 89. 1 to 4 inches at Lake Tahoe level and around Truckee. Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour are likely at the passes Friday afternoon. Wind gusts up to 45 mph with ridge winds gusting over 100 mph. Wave heights of 2 to 4 feet on Lake Tahoe. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 10 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult, especially across mountain passes such as Donner, Mt Rose, Echo, and Carson Friday afternoon and evening. The hazardous conditions will impact the Friday evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Instruction: 
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Area Description: 
Greater Lake Tahoe Area; Greater Lake Tahoe Area
Forcast Office: 
NWS Reno NV